On-Call Substitute Talent Pool

Yu Ming Charter School

Oakland (CA)

On-site

USD 50,971

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A bilingual charter school in Oakland is seeking an On-Call Substitute Teacher to support academic areas and ensure student safety. Ideal candidates will possess a B.A. or B.S. and a valid California Teaching Credential. The role allows for flexible assignments with a preference for candidates who can accept multiple shifts monthly. Compensation is $37/hour.

Qualifications

  • B.A. or B.S. required.
  • Possess a valid CA Teaching Credential or Emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit.
  • Experience as a substitute or classroom teacher preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Teaches all academic areas based on the provided lesson plan.
  • Supervises students in the classroom and common areas.
  • Follows school expectations for student safety.

Skills

Superb interpersonal skills
Flexibility and adaptability
Collaboration

Education

B.A. or B.S.
Valid CA Teaching Credential or Emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit

Job description

Overview

On-Call Substitute Pool

Yu Ming Charter School seeks dynamic, innovative, and experienced educators to join our team, committed to nurturing lifelong learners who are bilingual, bicultural and able to create change in their own lives and in our community. We seek teachers that are excited by the possibility of transforming the traditional model of education to be learner-centered through personalized and project based learning that cultivates both the cognitive and social emotional skills our students need to thrive in school and beyond. Yu Ming teachers are leaders that thrive on exploration, collaboration, and seek to continuously learn and grow as individuals and team members.

ABOUT YU MING CHARTER SCHOOL

Yu Ming Charter School is a non-profit, tuition-free network of public schools located in Oakland and San Leandro and open to all residents of California. As a leader in Mandarin Immersion education, our mission to nurture our inclusive and diverse community to become empowered, engaged, and outstanding global citizens. We currently serve 766 students across three campuses, and continue to grow our enrollment each year. Our intentionally diverse student body comes from many racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds representing 70 zip codes across the Bay Area and 29 home languages. Founded in 2011, Yu Ming is the first Mandarin immersion public charter school in the state.

We believe every child, regardless of their background or zip code, deserves a free, high-quality education that prepares them today to succeed tomorrow. Ranked the #7 Elementary School and the #2 Elementary Charter School in California by U.S. News, Yu Ming is a 2019 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence and a 2020 and 2023 California Distinguished School. Yu Ming’s future-forward model prepares young people to succeed and thrive in an interconnected and multicultural world through personalized and rigorous learning experiences, active student agency, whole child and community focus, and multilingual education. As a result, our students far outperform their peers in the district, county, and state, regardless of socio-economic status, race, language background, and learning differences. We are closing the opportunity gap for our historically underserved students every day. To learn more about our innovative school visit our website
www.yumingschool.org.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Teaches all academic areas based on the provided lesson plan
  • Supervises students in the classroom, in the cafeteria, and/or on the blacktop as needed
  • Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
  • Follows school expectations to ensure the safety of the students
  • Reports all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority
  • Returns instructional materials, equipment, and keys to proper place

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

  • B.A. or B.S.
  • Possess a valid CA Teaching Credential or Emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit

Preferred

  • Experience as a substitute or classroom teacher highly preferred
  • Superb interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively
  • Flexibility and adaptability to change
  • Maturity, humility, strong work ethic, sense of humor, and a solutions-oriented attitude

LOCATIONS

  • (K-2) Carolyn Campus, San Leandro
  • (TK-4) Chestnut Campus, Oakland
  • (3-4) Adeline Campus, Oakland
  • (5-8) MLK Jr. Campus, Oakland

TIME COMMITMENT

The person filling this position will be able to accept assignments at will. We prefer candidates who can accept at least 2-3 assignments per month as that leads to a more reliable and successful sub pool.

COMPENSATION

$37/hour

TO APPLY

Interested candidates should apply at www.yumingschool.org or via BambooHR: https://yumingcharterschool.bamboohr.com/jobs/

Application submission screening and initial phone interviews will be completed on a rolling basis.

Yu Ming Charter School is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity at all levels.

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